CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 59.01
Kentucky · Jefferson County · 2,609 residents · 0.279 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low income in KY#54 US$12,294#5lowest low rent in KY#20 US$256#9highest high poverty in KY#395 US58.9%#9lowest low broadband in KY#724 US63.7%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, KY
The short version
Census Tract 59.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,294. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 58.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 82% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,609
−9%since 2020
from 2,882 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,351 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 10,330 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+9%since 2020
from 48.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$12,294
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $9,919 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,731
+47%since 2020
from $14,799 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
−5%since 2020
from 0.524 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.7%
Retail trade9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Other services5.9%
Public administration5.9%
Information5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$256
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $212 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
98.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(716)
Black70.5%(2,033)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(52)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.6%(76)
Diversity Score55%(1,584)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(709)
Black58.9%(1,536)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(177)
Asian3.2%(83)
Other4%(104)
Diversity Score71.5%(1,867)
Diversity Score
72
+30%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
+15%since 2020
from 25.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
66.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
Female
44.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $12,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $256 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 58.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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